[Chekhov]
DORN: Youth . . .
MASHA: When people don't know what to say, they say "youth". (She takes
a pinch of snuff.)
DORN: That's a disgusting habit. (He grabs the snuffbox and throws it into the bushes.) I hear music from the house. We'd better go in.
MASHA: Wait a minute.
DORN: What is it?
MASHA: I have to tell you something. I have to tell somebody, and I can't talk to my father. I feel close to you, doctor. I hope you can help me before I do something really stupid.
DORN: What's the matter?
MASHA: I suffer so much. No one realizes how much pain I'm in. You see - I'm in love with Konstantin.
DORN: Poor youth, always falling in love. The lake is so enchanting. Masha, tell me - what can I do?
(They start inside.)
MASHA: (turning to audience) We have an intermission now.
(End of Act I)